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"The 50-Miler Award is presented to each qualifying individual for satisfactory participation in an approved trip. In order to qualify for the award the group of which the individual is a member must fulfill all of the following requirements."

It is presented as a cloth (No. 00188) or leather (No. 00244) Boy Scout and Scouter, equipment decoration. . The award is not worn on the uniform. It may be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment.

50 Miler Award requirements

In order to qualify for the award the group of which the individual is a member must fulfill all of the following requirements.

Make complete and satisfactory plans for the trip, including the possibilities of advancement.

Cover the trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles; take a minimum of 5 consecutive days to complete the trip without the aid of motors. (In some areas pack animals may be used.)

During the time on the trail or waterway, complete a minimum of 10 hours each of group work on projects to improve the trail, springs, campsite, portage or area. If after checking with recognized authorities, it is not possible to complete 10 hours each of group work on the trail, a similar project may be done in the unit's home area ( There should be no unauthorized cutting of brush or timber.)

Unit or tour leader must then file a 50-Miler Award application with the local council service center. The application gives additional details about planning the trip.

Provisional participant eligibility on a trek or cruise

Provisional groups and individuals are participants that do not belong to the same charted unit.

The 50 Miler Award is presented to individuals completing the requirements of a trip:

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Notes

50 Miler Award patch (old design).

Scouts who have completed a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch meet the distance requirement for this badge. In addition, all Scouts who participate in a trek are required to assist with trail maintenance for 3 hours, so only 7 hours of community service are necessary after the trek to earn this award.